by Allison Bishop | Oct 19, 2023 | AmeriCorps, Events, News, Resources
Burnout isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a real issue that can disrupt the wellbeing and effectiveness of AmeriCorps members. As a helper yourself, I’m sure you’ve been there before. But here’s the kicker: as program staff, you have a pivotal role in...
by America Learns | Apr 5, 2022 | AmeriCorps, News, Resources
After successfully completing one’s AmeriCorps term of service and enrolling in the National Service Trust, AmeriCorps alumni become eligible to receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. AmeriCorps Alums use the award to repay qualified student loans and to...
by America Learns | Mar 31, 2022 | Resources
It’s heart-wrenching to read the CDC’s recent report suggesting that home often wasn’t a safe place for many teens during the pandemic. Of the 7,705 high school students surveyed: 44.2% described persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness...
by America Learns | Jan 5, 2022 | Resources
Last month, we hosted Do Good Be Good’s Jill Homann — a long-time expert in work-based emotional health — to walk our clients through the much-needed process of breaking up with burnout and staying grounded among the constant change that comes with being human during...
by America Learns | Nov 19, 2021 | Events, Resources
Free workshop for America Learns clients! On December 16th at 10a PT (12p CT / 1p ET), we’re bringing in Do Good Be Good’s Jill Homann — a long-time expert in work-based emotional health — to walk us through the much-needed process of breaking up with...
by Gary Kosman | May 2, 2021 | AmeriCorps, Resources
Do you know what bums us out? When an AmeriCorps program director comes to us and says, “I invested in Technology X last year…. It ended up being very different from what was promised during the sales process.” That. Shouldn’t. Happen. It especially shouldn’t happen...